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Product Videos

Product demo videos quickly demonstrate technology that is often novel and sophisticated to gain confidence from stakeholders.

They can be used as part of the sales process and can be very effecitve during virtual sessions, when meeting in person is not viable. 

  • Steamjet Space Systems Animation

    SteamJet Space Systems

    3D Animation, Product videos, pitch film

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  • 3D animations for Oxford Space Systems

    Oxford Space Systems

    3D

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Explainer Videos

EXPLAINER VIDEOS

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What is an explainer video?

An explainer video is a short movie that often explains an idea, or product, visually. There are two main types of explainer videos:

  • Live action - records actual movement in real-time using film or video cameras
  • Animation - uses illustration, stop-motion, 2D or 3D graphics techniques.

Why do you need an explainer video?

You may need an explainer video to help explain your complex piece of tech, simplify your message, change perceptions of your service, convince investors or promote a charitable cause or theory.

People are usually in one of two stages in the 'buying journey' when they commission a video:

  1. Have a documented summary of their key message and who they are appealing to
  2. Unclear what their message is, why they are unique or who it is aimed at
    (We can help clarify your message - see our consultancy section for more on this)

Which stage are you at? It's important to know because it has an impact on how long it takes to develop an explainer video and how successful it will be. 

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2D animated explainer video

2D animated cartoon explainer
3D animated explainer video

What are the different types and styles of explainer video?

When you have identified your target audience and what you need to tell them you are ready to think about the style. For example, a technical business buyer might prefer an informative 3D animation charity donors might resonate with an emotive cartoon. Here are some different types and styles to consider...

Type Style
2D animation  Illustration, Cartoons, Motion graphics, Whiteboard 
3D animation  Computer-generated models (characters, objects and places)
Stop-motion  Physical objects, sculpted models, characters and places (paper, plasticine etc.)
Live-action  Physical objects, real people and places

Note: Screen recordings are typically used in tutorial videos used to demonstrate how to use software

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What are the elements of an explainer video?

There are various types and styles of explainer videos, but they may share common components like...

  • Script - a written document describing the narrative
  • Storyboard - a sequence of images showing what is seen in the video
  • Dialogue spoken words that are heard in the form of interviews or narration (voice-over)
  • Music - sets the tone and pace of the video
  • Sound effects - accentuates key action and makes videos more immersive 
  • Illustration - static images are foundational for 2D animation
  • Location/studio - the place where live-action video or sound is recorded  
  • People - the participants in a production (presenter/actor/VO artist) 
  • Design - images, graphics, characters and scenes need to be researched and aligned to a unified style

Tip: Explainer videos may look simple but good ones include a lot of moving parts that take skilled specialists time to produce


If you don't have time to learn these skills - or manage amateurs - consider using an experienced producer. Sound-Motive is an Oxford-based production company producing marketing videos for technology businesses in Oxfordshire and beyond. We have many years of experience which began with working for the BBC and ITV. You can see different examples of our videos on our work page. To discuss how we can help you explain your product or service contact us.


"a wealth of experience and creativity. A great service, at a great price; we are more than happy with the end result."

PRODUCT MANAGER, "MiMo"

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Event Films

Event Films

Need to cover or promote an in-person event with video? We have been up early to film breakfast club meetings and out late to cover summer drinks receptions. Your event is important to us, because it's important to you. Unlike pre-recorded video live events only happen once so it's important to get it right first time. It requires careful advance planning to have all the technology in operation when the magic happens. Don't learn the hard way use an experienced producer who knows how to avoid the pitfalls and make the most of the occasion. Sound Motive have covered live events across Oxfordshire and London at presitigous venues like the Ashmolean Museum, The Sheldonian Theatre, The Weston Library and Kings College London for organisations like the Oxfordshire Bioscience Network and The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise partnership.

Some examples of our event work below...

  • Filming a corporate meeting

    Filming a corporate meeting

  • Filming a social event

    Filming a social event

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Interviews & Video testimonials

Interviews and video testimonials

Interviews are often the basis for documentary videos, so knowing what questions to ask - and how to ask them - is really important. The role of the producer is to decide the most appropriate format or style that is used to compose the subject. For example these 'talking heads' can present directly to the camera or converse with an interviewer (who may - or may not - be visible).  

Video testimonials are usually short interviews or 'pieces to camera'. These 'Vox pops' or 'soundbites' from customers are a great way to promote products or services with impact and authenticity. They are more engaging than written testimonials because they bring the statement to life. They are more convincing too, because you can hear and see the person behind the words.  

With our directing and coaching skills we can elicit genuine, positive testimonials in a natural and sensitive manner. Whether it's a series of 10 second soundbites or 20 minute interviews we have filmed subjects ranging from school children to 'C' suite executives. Whether it's an inner-city street or a busy conference we can ensure a natural process with professional results.  

If your website isn't live we can start capturing the footage so it's ready in advance. Even if you don't plan to have a website we can still deliver content through online video platforms using our video marketing services. 

Watch examples of testimonials, interviews and pieces to camera in our videos below...

  • Oxford Leadership Academy testimonial

    Promo with piece to camera
  • Online promo video with testimonials

    Online promo video with testimonials
  • Piece to camera video for landing page

    Piece to camera video for landing page

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Trailers

Trailers

Apparently trailers use to be shown in cinemas after the main movie had ended, till some bright spark realised no one hung around to watch them. So they moved them to the front of the film. The name stuck though (and 'leaders' was taken anyway). Sound-Motive have produced movie trailers and book trailers - but no spoilers.

Some examples from our trailers below...

  • Educational book trailer

    Educational book trailer

  • Business book trailer

    Business book trailer

    Business book trailer
  • Event videos trailer

    Event videos trailer

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